SP leader Shatrudra Prakash today alleged the Allahabad High Court order restraining any construction within 200 meters of the bank of Ganga has been "misinterpreted" by the Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) which is "harassing" people.
The former minister claimed the order has created a "fear psychosis" among people whose houses fall within 200 meters of the riverbank and demanded that the High Court intervene in the matter.
"VDA officials are harassing people residing in the area, citing the court's order. Many building are more than 100 years old and several houses, which were damaged in the recent earthquakes, needed repairs," he said.
The Allahabad High Court on March 14, 2013 passed an order restraining any construction within 200 meters of the bank of the river.
